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Cottage situated in quiet hamlet deep in countryside but only 10km from the sea.
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2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 4592.0 sq ft
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Explore the area
La Pernelle, Normandie
- Tour Vauban de La Hougue12 min drive
- Tatihou Fort26 min drive
- Tatihou Island Maritime Museum26 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds and 1 Crib
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cottage situated in quiet hamlet deep in countryside but only 10km from the sea.
Are you looking for a quiet country cottage for a holiday near the sea with young children or on your own? What about discovering the Val de Saire in the Cotentin where you will find activities and enjoyment for all ages and tastes.
Our little semi-detached cottage, part of an old stone building recently renovated, is fresh and modern inside and very comfortable. It is set in a small valley surrounded by farms and country tracks for easy walking. Children are safe and guests have access to 50sq.m. part of an English style garden looking over the owners' private part, entirely enviromentaly friendly This enables visitors to enjoy a lovely garden surrounded by fields with cows and sheep as neighbours. Garden furniture and a barbeque are supplied.
The cottage has a 23sq.m sitting room including a very well equiped kitchen and dining area. Two small bedrooms, shower room and separate WC leading onto a large light landing. The cottage faces east-west and the garden at the back is well protected.
There are plenty of sporting activities, walking, riding, sailing,swimming, windsurfing, fishing. Children enjoy climbing the lighthouse, animal park, rock fishing for shrimps, cockles and mussels, beaches, Cité de la Mer. There is a buzzing fishing port and marina in St Vaast La Hougue 4 km away, and Barfleur with its unique tidal harbour only 10km away. The cottage is 35 minutes drive from the ferry port in Cherbourg and 1 hour 15 minutes from Caen. It is within easy driving distance from the DDay landing beaches, Mont St. Michel and the Bayeux Tapestry amongst many other interesting sites.
The nearest town, Quettehou, is 5 minutes drive away and visitors will find a big supermarket as well as local shops and a weekly market.
Our little semi-detached cottage, part of an old stone building recently renovated, is fresh and modern inside and very comfortable. It is set in a small valley surrounded by farms and country tracks for easy walking. Children are safe and guests have access to 50sq.m. part of an English style garden looking over the owners' private part, entirely enviromentaly friendly This enables visitors to enjoy a lovely garden surrounded by fields with cows and sheep as neighbours. Garden furniture and a barbeque are supplied.
The cottage has a 23sq.m sitting room including a very well equiped kitchen and dining area. Two small bedrooms, shower room and separate WC leading onto a large light landing. The cottage faces east-west and the garden at the back is well protected.
There are plenty of sporting activities, walking, riding, sailing,swimming, windsurfing, fishing. Children enjoy climbing the lighthouse, animal park, rock fishing for shrimps, cockles and mussels, beaches, Cité de la Mer. There is a buzzing fishing port and marina in St Vaast La Hougue 4 km away, and Barfleur with its unique tidal harbour only 10km away. The cottage is 35 minutes drive from the ferry port in Cherbourg and 1 hour 15 minutes from Caen. It is within easy driving distance from the DDay landing beaches, Mont St. Michel and the Bayeux Tapestry amongst many other interesting sites.
The nearest town, Quettehou, is 5 minutes drive away and visitors will find a big supermarket as well as local shops and a weekly market.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 9:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Les enfants sont bienvenus.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Il y a quelques règles à suivre. 50€ de ménage.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 503950095659
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
La Pernelle
Located in La Pernelle, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Fontenay-sur-Mer Golf and Cherbourg en Cotentin Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Baie de la Seine and Plage de la Sambière. Travelling with kids? Consider Tatihou Island Maritime Museum and Fun Box. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
La Pernelle, Normandie
What's nearby
- Tour Vauban de La Hougue - 12 min drive - 7.6 km
- Barfleur Tourism Office - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
- Gatteville Lighthouse - 21 min drive - 16.9 km
- Tatihou Fort - 26 min drive - 8.0 km
- Tatihou Island Maritime Museum - 26 min drive - 8.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Le Goéland - 10 min drive
- Le Petit Bistro - 11 min drive
- La Marée - 10 min drive
- La Marina - 8 min drive
- Café de France - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Caroline da Costa
I am English and my husband is French. The cottage that we let is part of our old stone Normandy house where we have lived for nearly 25 years. Georges is now retired from a long teaching career as a French language teacher abroad and as a primary school teacher in Normandy. I have always worked with textiles and have taught patchwork and quilting classes as well as creative textiles. We both enjoy time working on our creative projects - Georges being a water-colour painter.
I love my garden where I work on a regular basis. The vegetable garden supplies us with organic produce which I am willing to share with our guests when possible. The garden is totally chemical free.
We walk on a daily basis in the different country tracks which surround our house and criss-cross the whole valley. There is a wonderful coast-line with long sandy beaches, broken from time to time with rocks and rock pools.
The excellent local sea food (oysters, fish, shell-fish etc) as well as local meat and fruit and vegetables give us a varied and healthy diet easily sourced and a well-equipped kitchen enables guests to return from the market and prepare delicious meals and, in the summer time, eat outside.
I love my garden where I work on a regular basis. The vegetable garden supplies us with organic produce which I am willing to share with our guests when possible. The garden is totally chemical free.
We walk on a daily basis in the different country tracks which surround our house and criss-cross the whole valley. There is a wonderful coast-line with long sandy beaches, broken from time to time with rocks and rock pools.
The excellent local sea food (oysters, fish, shell-fish etc) as well as local meat and fruit and vegetables give us a varied and healthy diet easily sourced and a well-equipped kitchen enables guests to return from the market and prepare delicious meals and, in the summer time, eat outside.
Why they chose this property
We came to live in Normandy and found our house in what we consider an ideal spot, when Georges obtained a post as a primary school teacher in Quettehou, the nearby town. We were very taken with the countryside around the house as it has not been spoiled. Small fields with hedges, pasture for sheep and cows and horses, plenty of bird and animal life. The sea is only a few kilometers away and the long coast line running round the peninsular gives us varied and beautiful walks and places to swim or fish. We did not hesitate to settle in the little hamlet of Joulines with its 2 farms and a handful of houses. It remains a quiet place and young families have settled here for the quality of life it brings. We wake to birdsong or the sound of the sheep or the cows. Our garden is a haven for animals and birds as we do not use pesticides or herbicides.
At the same time we are only 5 minutes away from Quettehou in the car. There you can find a big supermarket, a market on Tuesday, a butcher, 2 bakers, chemist, post office, bank etc.
The little sea-port of St Vaast la Hougue is 10 minutes away and there are plenty of restaurants and shops to enjoy and fish to be bought on the quayside. A little further north there are some wonderful beaches ideal for families with small children or for long walks with a dog.
At the same time we are only 5 minutes away from Quettehou in the car. There you can find a big supermarket, a market on Tuesday, a butcher, 2 bakers, chemist, post office, bank etc.
The little sea-port of St Vaast la Hougue is 10 minutes away and there are plenty of restaurants and shops to enjoy and fish to be bought on the quayside. A little further north there are some wonderful beaches ideal for families with small children or for long walks with a dog.
What makes this property unique
Many of our guests have the feeling of "coming home" when they return from a day out. The cottage is decorated very simply. The inside is plaisant as well as comfortable and is not pretentious. Both of us are interested in cooking so we have provided a good basic equipment to enable guests to prepare their meals, as well as a micro-wave oven for those who are having a rest from cooking!
There is plenty of space to store clothes and suitcases etc. The cottage is functional and easy to keep clean.
Outside the back door guests will find a sheltered spot to sit or eat in. It is possible to limit the access so that parents can look over into our part of the garden but contain their children within the cottage's private area.
There is plenty of space to store clothes and suitcases etc. The cottage is functional and easy to keep clean.
Outside the back door guests will find a sheltered spot to sit or eat in. It is possible to limit the access so that parents can look over into our part of the garden but contain their children within the cottage's private area.
Languages:
English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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